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This Cathedral Installed an Amusement Park Ride So People Could Get A Better View of The Roof

This Cathedral Installed an Amusement Park Ride So People Could Get A Better View of The Roof


clock icon 12 Aug 2019
author icon Gary Nguyen


UK Cathedral now features a limited-time ride called a Helter-Skelter. A giant indoor fairground slide has been installed in a cathedral in England to give visitors the opportunity to see the roof...

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Report Urges the UK Government Must Prevent Christian Persecution

Report Urges the UK Government Must Prevent Christian Persecution


clock icon 09 Jul 2019
author icon Alison Lesley


In addition to this, the Foreign Office has also recommended that the government adopt a definition of anti-Christian discrimination and persecution similar to the definitions applied to anti-Semitism...

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Rastafarianism is Rising in Popularity Among Britain’s Military

Rastafarianism is Rising in Popularity Among Britain’s Military


clock icon 05 Mar 2019
author icon Nathan Glover


There's been a 40 percent rise in Rastafarian recruits since 2016. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed the number of Rastafarians, commonly...

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Are the Gates of Hell in the UK? Anti-Witch Markings Found in Creswell Crags Cave

Are the Gates of Hell in the UK? Anti-Witch Markings Found in Creswell Crags Cave


clock icon 18 Feb 2019
author icon C Barnett


The markings were previously dismissed as vandalism. A limestone gorge cave at the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border, East Midlands, UK was found containing apotropaic marks - a collection of symbols...

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UK Jewish Group Told to ‘Mind Its Own Business’ By Hungary

UK Jewish Group Told to ‘Mind Its Own Business’ By Hungary


clock icon 14 Feb 2019
author icon C Barnett


Prime Mininster Orban's remarks violated international anti-semitism laws. Vince Szalay-Bobrovniczky, the Hungarian secretary of state, accused Marie van der Zyl, president, Board of Deputies of British...

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Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests

Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests


clock icon 08 Dec 2018
author icon Elisa Meyer


Churches in Wales and England adopt new measures to provide ID proof to their priests. Earlier, the churches used the traditional method, where they provide celebrets or letters of commendation....

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London Mayoral Pick Shaun Bailey Under Fire for Discriminating Against Hindus and Muslims

London Mayoral Pick Shaun Bailey Under Fire for Discriminating Against Hindus and Muslims


clock icon 04 Oct 2018
author icon C Barnett


Bailey, however, praises the black community for quick integration. Shaun Bailey, the conservative choice for London mayor, came under fire for comments he made in 2005. Among the plethora of accusations...

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A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism

A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism


clock icon 01 Oct 2018
author icon Nathan Glover


The Catholic Education Service rejected the report. The course should mirror the UK's "wonderfully diverse" society. This change will also ensure RE's survival as a viable subject. Topics like agnosticism,...

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Church of England Affiliation Hits Record Low

Church of England Affiliation Hits Record Low


clock icon 10 Sep 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


A new survey by British Social Attitudes sheds light on the change in religious affiliation. It looks like the Church of England is facing a huge crisis, as there is a tremendous change in opinion...

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British Muslim Women Pushing for More Access to Mosques

British Muslim Women Pushing for More Access to Mosques


clock icon 20 Feb 2018
author icon Derek Welch


Many mosques do not allow women to enter their premises. Over 200 mosques participated. The aim of this venture was to boost the community relations and diffuse tensions, if any, over tea. With all the publicity...

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